Dr. David Dewitt, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Appleton, WI

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Dewitt, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Appleton, WI?

Dr. David Dewitt, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Appleton, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Dewitt graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Dewitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dewitt’s office at (888) 231-5236.

Where did Dr. Dewitt go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

What languages does Dr. Dewitt speak?

Dr. Dewitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Dewitt typically treat?

As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Dewitt diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dewitt. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis

ICD-10 Codes:

M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

Also known as:

Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Codes:

M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Also known as:

Lower Back Disc Degeneration
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
Worn Lumbar Discs
Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

ICD-10 Codes:

M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

Also known as:

Joint Fusion Status
Surgical Joint Fusion
Arthrodesis History
Fused Joint

ICD-10 Codes:

Z981: Arthrodesis status

Also known as:

Other Surgical Aftercare
After Surgery
General post-operative care
Unspecified surgical recovery
Surgical follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Dewitt typically perform?

As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Dewitt performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dewitt. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
Interbody Device Implantation
Spinal Fusion with Cage
Synthetic Disc Space Device
Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
Lower Back Fusion Surgery
Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

CPT Codes:

22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

Also known as:

Spine Allograft Placement
Spinal Bone Graft
Osteopromotive Material Spine
Donor Bone Graft Spine
Spine Fusion Material

CPT Codes:

20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

CPT Codes:

20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lower Back Fusion
Spinal Arthrodesis

CPT Codes:

22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar

Also known as:

Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
Spine Autograft
Local Bone Harvest for Spine
Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

CPT Codes:

20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Spinal Instrumentation Placement
Spine Stabilization Hardware
Posterior Spinal Fixation
Harrington Rod Placement
Pedicle Screw Fixation

CPT Codes:

22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
Laminectomy
Facetectomy
Foraminotomy
Spinal Stenosis Surgery

CPT Codes:

63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

Also known as:

Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

CPT Codes:

63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Does Dr. Dewitt accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Dewitt's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Dewitt's office located?

Dr. David Dewitt's Primary Practice

5320 W Michaels Dr

Appleton, WI 54913

(888) 231-5236

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What is Dr. Dewitt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Dewitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265424485.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dewitt?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dewitt

What is Dr. David Dewitt's specialty?

Dr. Dewitt is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Appleton, WI.

What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.

Is Dr. David Dewitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Dewitt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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